DW Africa
Nigeria denies backing Niger mutiny
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- Nigeria denies backing Niger mutiny
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 23 minutes ago
- Description
- Nigeria has rejected claims that it and ECOWAS backed the failed military rebellion against Niger's junta. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Should Ghana’s presidents get more time in office?
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 1 hour ago
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- Is giving a president more time in office a gift to governance — or a quiet blow to democracy? Ghana's Constitutional Review Committee is recommending that the presidential term be extended from four years to five, arguing that four years is simply too short to govern. But in a region where "just one more year" has too often become the first step toward "just one more term," Ghanaians are asking a tougher question: does stretching the term strengthen delivery, or does it weaken the very democratic checks that have made Ghana a model on the continent? #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Botswana woman released after facing the death penalty in Bangladesh
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
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- A Botswana woman arrested in Bangladesh on drug-related charges has been released after facing the death penalty, following a clemency intervention by Botswana. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Should Ghana give its president more time in power?
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- 0:00
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
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- Four years or five? Ghana is considering major changes to its 1992 Constitution — and one proposal is already stirring debate: extending the presidential term. Supporters say four years is too short to deliver. Critics ask a harder question: if a government cannot deliver in four years, why should voters reward it with another year?
Topics Discussed:
00:00 – Will a Five-Year Presidency Really Help Ghanaians?
02:15 – Is Constitutional Reform for the People or the Political Class?
04:53 – Why Does Ghana Want a Five-Year Presidential Term?
06:08 – Why Did Government Reject Changes to Presidential Immunity?
07:08 – Why Five Years Instead of Four?
08:01 – Could a Longer Term Encourage Leaders to Stay in Power?
09:01 – Does an Extra Year Really Help a Struggling Economy?
10:00 – Can Ghana Stop Governments Abandoning National Projects?
12:15 – Who Is Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh Beyond Constitutional Refo...
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- A Nigerian woman's journey with vitiligo
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- 4:40
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- She once avoided crowds, ashamed of the skin she was in. Tonight — how one Nigerian woman turned stares into strength, and why her story is inspiring a movement. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Beyond stigma: A mother’s fight for children with autism
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- In Kenya, where stigma still leads some families to hide their children, Margaret Njeri is building a future where every child with autism is seen, supported, and included.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- How women, philanthropy, and locally led change are reshaping Africa
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- 49:39
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- Mary Wandia has spent twenty-six years moving money, influence, and ideas toward the leaders closest to Africa's problems — from gender justice and governance to philanthropy and power. From a girl who wanted to be a librarian to Co-Impact's Africa lead, Wandia is quietly reshaping who gets to lead on this continent — and who gets left behind.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Can Zambia's Hichilema unite a divided nation?
- Runtime
- 25:06
- Date posted
- 21 hours ago
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- Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for a second term after winning Zambia’s August 13 election with 60 percent of the vote. But his return to office comes amid political tensions, with his main rival Brian Mundubile detained on treason charges and other opposition figures arrested. Hichilema also faces pressure to deliver on ambitious economic targets, including two million new jobs, a doubling of the economy and increased copper production. Can he bridge political differences while delivering tangible gains for Zambians?
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- Can Hichilema unite Zambia in his second term?
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
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- Hakainde Hichilema has begun his second term calling for reconciliation and unity. But with his main election challenger in detention on treason charges and opposition figures facing arrest, questions remain over how Hichilema will navigate the political tensions surrounding his new term. In this episode of the AfricaLink podcast, Lucy Riley speaks to political, business and social analyst Ngobola Cengelo Muyembe and DW’s Glory Mushinge about the road ahead for Zambia.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Kenyan activists demand release of Ugandan opposition leader Besigye
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 24 hours ago
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- Activists in Kenya have taken to the streets to demand the release of veteran Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, whose health is reportedly deteriorating in detention. Protesters are calling for urgent medical care, compensation and an independent inquiry into the circumstances of his alleged cross-border rendition and continued imprisonment.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Niger Calls Mutinous Soldiers Back After Weapons Stockpile Found
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Niger is urging soldiers still missing after the failed Niamey mutiny to return as authorities investigate a huge weapons stockpile found at their base.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Kenya Cracks Down on Foreign Traders Amid Growing Xenophobia Fears
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Xenophobia concerns are growing after Kenya ordered a crackdown on foreign hawkers and small-scale retailers.#DWAfericaSocialMedia
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- Nigeria Football Federation faces leadership crisis
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- 25:54
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Corruption allegations, unpaid players and poor results have plunged the Nigeria Football Federation into crisis. Does the leadership walkout signal real reform or just a reshuffle?#dwafricasocialmedia
00:00 Intro: Why football matters in Nigeria
00:44 NFF leadership resigns amid mounting problems
01:20 Tinubu orders comprehensive football reforms
01:46 Who is to blame for Nigeria’s football crisis?
04:08 Can Nigeria’s economic problems explain the NFF’s financial issues?
04:52 Where does NFF funding come from?
05:45 Anti-corruption investigations into NFF finances
06:24 Unpaid player bonuses and allowances
07:03 Government promises to Super Falcons remain unpaid
08:06 Nigeria’s football infrastructure problem
08:48 Why Nigeria has no permanent national-team base
10:34 NFF’s record and the struggling NPFL
11:27 Why did the NFF board resign now?
12:09 FIFA rules and government interfere...
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- Ghana introduces high-tech traffic enforcement system
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Beginning this September, Ghanaian motorists will be monitored not just by police officers, but by cameras, radar, and facial recognition technology capable of detecting over 47 traffic offenses. Supporters believe the system could save lives, but critics told DW’s Maxwell Suuk in Tamale they are concerned about privacy, data protection, and oversight.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigeria’s security remains fragile as US troops withdraw
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- As US troops prepare to leave Nigeria this month, questions remain over whether their deployment improved the country’s security.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigeria football: Can a leadership shake-up deliver change?
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- With the Nigeria Football Federation leadership resigning just weeks before an important election, questions are growing over governance, unpaid players and Nigeria’s struggles on the international stage. Is this the beginning of meaningful reform — or simply another leadership reshuffle? In this episode of the AfricaLink podcast, Lucy Riley speaks to sports analyst Blessing Fowowe and DW’s Samson Omale about the crisis facing Nigerian football.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Niger’s soldiers struggle amid worsening frontline shortages
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Fighting jihadist groups amid supply shortages are stirring frustration among Niger's soldiers. As life on the frontline becomes increasingly difficult, tensions within the army are rising.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Can Africa's bold ideas become real change?
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- 25:14
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Africa has no shortage of development plans, resources or young talent. But the inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Kigali asked whether the continent needs a fundamental shift in how it approaches its challenges. Organizers are promoting “Meta-Africanism” — a vision centered on stronger institutions, connected markets and measurable delivery. Can that approach help Africa move beyond decades of promises and produce tangible change?#DWAfricaSocialMedia#AfricaLinkPodcast
00:00 Africa’s Mindset Reset
00:42 What Is Africa’s Mindset Reset?
01:42 From Talk to Action
03:00 Africa’s New Negotiating Power
03:39 From Pan-Africanism to “Meta-Africanism”
04:24 Does Africa Really Need a Mindset Reset?
06:05 Turning Ideas Into Action
07:47 Can the New Initiatives Actually Work?
09:14 Ghana’s Push for African Integration
11:34 How Ghanaians View Pan-Africanism
13:30 The Role of Africa’s Young Lead...
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- Why does Tinubu want FBI records kept secret?
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is seeking to prevent the FBI from releasing additional documents related to a heroin trafficking case. However, many Nigerians are questioning why he would oppose the disclosure of the records if he has nothing to hide.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Can Africa turn its ambitions into results?
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- African leaders and young changemakers gathered in Kigali for the inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum to discuss how the continent can move from ambitious plans to measurable results. The forum focused on stronger institutions, connected markets and a new approach to Pan-African cooperation. But can a change in mindset help tackle Africa's persistent challenges — from closed borders to weak institutions and youth unemployment? In this episode of the AfricaLink podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Wholistic Pan-African Psychologist Carnita Groves and DW's Eric Mawuena Egbeta about the inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Kigali.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Zambia's President Hichilema sworn in for second term after disputed election
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- 3:05
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Hundreds of Zambians gathered at Lusaka’s Heroes’ Stadium as Hichilema took the oath. The new five‑year agenda promises economic growth, jobs and mining investment, but faces steep challenges from rising living costs to unemployment.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Thousands of virgin maidens attend Umhlanga Reed Dance Ceremony in Eswatini
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Can modern and ancient culture co-exist? We take you to Eswatini where centuries of tradition of encouraging girls to remain virgins still exist — and are overwhelmingly embraced by all.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Guinea-Bissau referendum: Low turnout amid opposition boycott
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Guinea-Bissau held a referendum on Sunday to decide whether to grant its president broader powers, as the country prepares for a transition from military to civilian rule later in the year. However, voter turnout appeared low at many polling stations after opposition groups called for a boycott of the vote.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigeria: Can demolitions stop flooding?
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- 25:54
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Flooding remains a major threat across Nigeria, with communities in 33 states identified as being at high risk in the country's 2026 Annual Flood Outlook. After heavy rains flooded parts of Abuja, authorities ordered the demolition of structures they say were built on waterways. But experts say blocked drains, poor waste disposal, urbanization and other factors also contribute to flooding. So can demolitions solve the problem, or is Nigeria treating the symptom while deeper causes remain?#DWAfricaSocialMedia#AfricaLinkPodcast
00:00 – Abuja Flooding: Can Demolishing Buildings Prevent Floods?
00:50 – Why Abuja Floods: Blocked Waterways and Flood Risk
01:04 – Nigeria Flood Risk: 33 States on Alert
01:13 – Abuja Demolitions: Why Buildings Are Being Pulled Down
01:29 – Abuja Flooding: Government’s Demolition Strategy
01:50 – Abuja Master Plan and Illegal Construction
02:37 – Bulldozers Clear Buildings Along Waterways
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- Concerns over Zambia treason charges against opposition
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Tensions are rising in Zambia after opposition leader Brian Mundubile and running mate Makebi Zulu were charged with treason. The pair remain in custody days before President Hichilema is sworn in for a second term.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Is the biggest threat to Niger’s junta coming from the inside?
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- What does Saturday’s mutiny reveal about the cracks inside Niger’s military regime? Soldiers took hostages at a key military base in Niamey, attacked sensitive government sites and targeted the presidential palace. State television was briefly knocked off air. The mutiny was eventually put down — reportedly with help from Russia’s Africa Corps. Can General Abdourahamane Tiani keep Niger’s military united — or is the regime beginning to fracture from within?#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigeria: Why flooding keeps getting worse
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Flooding is a recurring crisis across Nigeria, with communities in 33 states at high risk. Poor waste disposal, blocked drains, rapid urbanization and construction on waterways are among the factors making the problem worse. After the recent flooding in Abuja, authorities turned to demolitions — but can tearing down buildings really prevent future floods? In this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. is joined by Dr Rahab Nenadi Oluyori, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Management at the University of Abuja, and DW's Ben Shemang in Abuja to examine whether demolition is really the answer.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Cameroon: Can polls capture public opinion?
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Can political surveys capture the truth when citizens fear what might happen after they speak? A Cameroonian gives a devastating answer. How is it in your country?#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #Africa #Afrobarometer #AfricanPolitics #Democracy #Africangovernance #JosephAsunka #Africangovernments #DWAfrica #Cameroon
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- Tinubu seeks to block FBI records
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- President Bola Tinubu has asked a US court to prevent further disclosure of FBI and DEA records allegedly linked to him.
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- Niger junta survives military mutiny
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Dozens of soldiers have been killed or arrested after an apparent mutiny against Niger's military government.
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- AU leaders meet over security reforms
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has called for urgent reforms to Africa's peace and security architecture as conflicts continue to challenge the continent. Speaking on Sunday at an extraordinary AU summit in Luanda, Angola, Youssouf pushed for stronger mechanisms to prevent and resolve conflicts, as African leaders assess whether existing systems are effective. The summit, led by Angolan President João Lourenço, is also seeking practical measures to strengthen Africa's ability to prevent conflicts and sustain peace.
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- Amnesty sounds alarm over Kenya disappearances
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Amnesty International says Kenya has recorded 19 enforced disappearances and 69 police killings so far in 2026, demanding investigations and accountability.
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- Malawi: Returnee builds business after leaving South Africa
- Runtime
- 3:47
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- As thousands of Malawians return home from South Africa amid rising anti-migrant tensions, many face an uncertain future. But one entrepreneur is turning skills gained abroad into a growing business, creating jobs and offering hope to fellow returnees.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Zambia opposition leader charged with treason
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been charged with treason and remains in police custody alongside his running mate.
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- Did Zambia’s 2026 elections strengthen or strain democracy?
- Runtime
- 5:29
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Zambia’s 2026 general elections were meant to be another milestone in the country’s democratic journey. But allegations of vote inflation, voter intimidation, arrests of opposition figures, and concerns about access to the courts to challenge the election results sparked a debate about the credibility of the process. Are these isolated incidents in a competitive election, or signs of deeper challenges facing Zambia’s democracy?#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Six miners reportedly killed in South Africa
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- At least six suspected illegal miners have reportedly been shot dead in a shooting involving an alleged rival group in South Africa's Mpumalanga province.
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- Niger forces battle mutinous soldiers
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- UPDATE: Niger's security forces have battled mutinous soldiers in Niamey after troops took officers hostage and fired at sensitive locations in the capital.
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- Bundesliga: Union Berlin vs Eintracht Frankfurt
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- 2:33:16
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Union Berlin are taking on Eintracht Frankfurt as both teams begin their 2026/27 Bundesliga campaigns in Berlin. There are some familiar African names to look out for. Frankfurt have strengthened their midfield with Nigerian international Raphael Onyedika, who joined from Belgian side Club Brugge this summer. The Union, meanwhile, has brought in Ivory Coast striker Emmanuel Latte Lathon for a loan from Atlanta United. Union finished 11th in the Bundesliga last season and are now coached by Mauro Lustrinelli, while eighth-placed Frankfurt have welcomed back Adi Hütter as head coach. The game is LIVE NOW on the DW Africa YouTube channel. Tune in and watch! Who are you backing—Union or Frankfurt? #DWAfrica
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- Zimbabwe crash kills 27 churchgoers
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Twenty-seven people have been killed after a minibus carrying church members collided with a truck and burst into flames in Zimbabwe.
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- Tanzania swears in new vice president
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Deogratius Ndejembi has been sworn in as Tanzania's new vice president following the sudden departure of Emmanuel Nchimbi.
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- Gunfire, explosions rock Niger's capital
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Heavy gunfire and explosions were reported in Niamey on Saturday near a military base at the international airport, with the cause still unknown.
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- DW News Africa with Christine Mhundwa
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- 25:57
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- On this week's DW News Africa, we explore the rise of South Africa's anti-immigrant movement. As thousands of foreign nationals are forced from their homes, we examine what's driving growing xenophobic sentiment, who stands to benefit from it, and the impact it is having on migrant communities across the country.#dwafrica
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- Tanzania: CCM expels Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi amid leadership shake-up
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Tanzania's ruling CCM has expelled Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi just days after he announced his resignation. As a string of senior officials continue to exit the party, questions are growing over whether these are routine leadership changes or a consolidation of power by President Samia Suluhu Hassan.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Who Pays for the Surveys Influencing African Governments?Afrobarometer under scrutiny
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- 30:00
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Who pays for the data African governments use to make decisions? Afrobarometer’s surveys can influence policy — but much of its funding comes from foreign governments and international donors. So can the data remain truly independent? We put the question to Afrobarometer CEO Joseph Asunka.
Topics Discussed:
00:00 – Can We Trust the Surveys That Shape African Politics?
03:50 – Are African Leaders Really Listening to Citizens?
05:31 – Who Funds Afrobarometer?
06:24 – Can Donors Influence What Gets Researched?
08:45 – How Does Afrobarometer Protect Its Independence?
09:20 – Can Surveys Actually Change Government Policy?
11:22 – Meet the Man Behind Afrobarometer
13:39 – Do Africans Really Want Presidential Term Limits?
15:34 – Can One Survey Method Work Across Very Different African Countries?
16:42 – Why Speak If Governments Won’t Listen?
17:49 – What Happens When Governments ...
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- Uganda: King Oyo, once world’s youngest monarch, dies
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Uganda is mourning King Oyo, who became the world's youngest reigning monarch after being crowned at just three years old in 1995.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Zambia’s opposition leader detained over treason allegations
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Zambia’s main opposition leader, Brian Mundubile, has been detained by the country’s police. The allegations follow a raid of his home by security forces on suspicion of posing a threat to national security. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Why won’t Afrobarometer name the governments that shut it out?
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- If researchers themselves have to be careful what they say, can ordinary citizens really be expected to speak freely?
#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #Africa #Afrobarometer #AfricanPolitics #Democracy #Africangovernance #JosephAsunka #Africangovernments #DWAfrica #Cameroon
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- Liberia's role in Trump's deportation strategy
- Runtime
- 24:51
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Liberia has agreed to take up to 1,200 migrants deported from the US under a deal with Washington, raising questions about why the West African country said yes and what it stands to gain. Washington has extended Liberian visitor visas from 12 to 36 months and pledged $124 million in support, while Liberia insists there is no quid pro quo. Rights groups, however, are questioning the legitimacy of third-country deportation deals.#dwafricasocialmedia#AfricaLinkPodcast#Liberia
#US#Trump#deportation
00:00 – Liberia to Accept Up to 1,200 US Deportees
00:56 – Who Are the Migrants Sent to Liberia?
01:45 – What Happened When the 20 Deportees Arrived?
03:01 – Five Migrants Refused to Leave the Plane
04:15 – Where Are the Deportees Being Held?
05:45 – Why Is the US Sending Migrants to Third Countries?
07:30 – Is the Liberia Deportation Deal Legal?
09:06 – Why Liberia Has Close Ties With the US
11:50 – Wh...
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- Kenya: Patients pay the price as health workers' strike drags on
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Kenya's public health system has been crippled for 43 days as clinical officers and nurses remain on strike, forcing patients to travel long distances for care or go without treatment altogether.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Uganda's Muhoozi 2031 presidential bid sparks succession debate
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Ugandans react to General Muhoozi Kainerugaba's plans to contest for president in 2031, reigniting debate over political succession and whether leadership can be inherited.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

